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Rhode Island Department of Education

CTE Program Review & Approval Information Webinar

The purpose of this webinar is to introduce the

CTE Program Review and Approval process.

Overview of Webinar

If you experience login and/or audio technical issues during the webinar, please contact

Paul McConnell at 222-8453 or paul.mcconnell@ride.ri.gov

Three principles:

prepare learners for postsecondary

education and careers…

support students’ postsecondary success…

invest in high-quality, highly effective

programs…

2012 CTE Regulations and CTE Standards

CTE Quality Assurance

What is quality assurance?

Quality assurance process through audit and visit •Program Approval process •Student Outcomes

Why be approved? Broadened CTE student recruitment and enrollment opportunities CTE state funding opportunities

A career preparation program must: -Adhere to the seven (7)career preparation program standards -Provide opportunities for postsecondary benefit -Align to state academic and industry standards -Provide opportunities to contribute to student’s graduation requirements -Meet student outcome targets (to be established)

Approved Career Preparation Programs of Study

CTE Program Types

Accredited: programs approved by industry-recognized bodies that have been vetted and approved by RIDE

Traditional: programs that are not accredited and do not include non-traditional education methods

Innovative: non-traditional programs with RIDE-approved adaptions/modifications of CTE Program Standards (4, 5 and/or 7)

Minimum Requirements

In order to be reviewed: Minimum of three, connected, rigorous

non-duplicative courses Program operating for 2 years with

enrolled students (recommended)

Opportunities for post-secondary benefits for students in CTE programs

Overview of Approval Process

Full Program Approval Process

Program Approval Process

Demonstrate Evidence of Meeting the Seven Career Preparation Program Standards

Targeted site visit Self-study and application

Meet Student Outcome Targets

Submit Student Outcome Data

Results of Approval Process

Approval designation results in new or continued RIDE – approved status May include a negotiated improvement plan

All RIDE approved programs must meet CTE student data outcome targets (to be established)

Categories Standard Sub-standards

Examples of evidence

Rubric used for program approval

process

EVIDENCE Explanation

and examples

Online Application

Entire application will be submitted through the online application program (Fluid Review) CTE review team will review all program applications online

Program Approval Training and Application Dates

Submit Initial Intent Form

• Due July 20th

Online Application System (Fluid Review) Opens

• August 31st

CTE Program Approval Webinar

• September 17th

Online Program Approval Submissions Due

• October 2nd

Program Site Visits Begin

• October 5th

Resources and Information

Go to Career and Technical Education at http://www.ride.ri.gov for documents relating to the CTE Program Review and Approval Materials and Processes:

CTE Program Review and Approval Overview Program Approval Guidance Fluid Review Guidance Frequently Asked Questions Intent to Apply/Participate Form CTE Program Approval Rubric CTE Standards and Evidence Matrix CTE Accreditations (RIDE-recognized) CTE Recognized Credentials CTE Regulations and Standards

For Technical Assistance:

Joyce Anderle, CTE Specialist CTEProgramApproval@ride.ri.gov 401-222-8451

Fluid Review

To access Fluid Review go to: RIDECTEPROGRAMAPPROVAL.FLUID REVIEW.COM RIDECTE2015F 1. Create your own password

2. Start your submission

3. Add any other names that you would like to have access

to the application